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I'm new to this forum. I will be having my third back surgery June 1 which will be a 2-level fusion at L4/L5 & L5/S1. Any advice? Also, I noticed in one of the posts a mention of a "list" which contains helpful stuff to get and do prior to surgery. I'm looking forward to sharing as even though this is my third surgery, I am very nervous. It will be done from the front. Thank you in advance and look forward to getting to talk with others like me.

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